Sunday, 17 December 2017 - 3:42pm |
Wellington

Man injured at Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa by stingray

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Police responded to a reports of what was thought to be  a shark attack at Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa at 1.07pm today.   After reaching the scene police are now able to confirm that this was a stingray attack, not a shark.

The man is in a moderate condition with an injury to his lower leg.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called and the patient has been taken to hospital. 

ENDS   Issued by Police Media Centre